Flaky Dinner Rolls
These Flaky Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal, offering a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s guaranteed to impress. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and unsalted butter, these rolls are layered with richness and baked to golden perfection. The standout technique of rolling and layering the dough with melted butter ensures irresistibly soft, pull-apart flakiness in every bite. Rising twice allows the rolls to achieve their light and airy structure, while a final brush of butter adds a glossy finish. Whether you're serving them for a holiday feast or a cozy weeknight dinner, these homemade dinner rolls are a show-stopping crowd favorite. Perfect for pairing with soups, stews, or simply enjoyed warm with a dollop of butter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, room temperature
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tablespoons Additional melted butter for brushing
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix briefly to combine.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and water until warm (120°F–130°F). The butter does not need to fully melt.
Pour the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients in the stand mixer. Add the egg.
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed, gradually adding the remaining flour, until the dough begins to come together (approximately 3 cups total).
Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for 7–8 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches in size.
Brush the surface of the dough with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Starting from the longer side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them, cut side down, in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the dish and let the rolls rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with the remaining melted butter. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
